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Library History

On June 15, 1927 the Washington Mother's Club opened a public library in a room of the City Hall.  In 1937, the township voters approved taxes to support the library.  When it outgrew the City Hall in 1950, a new library was built at 301 Walnut.  An addition to that building was built in 1970.  The Sunnyland Branch opened in the Plaza in 1975 to better serve the entire area.  In October 2007, the main library moved to its current location in Five Points Washington.

Upcoming Events

Dec
11
Mon
4:00 pm Krafty Kids: Decoupage Snowflakes
Krafty Kids: Decoupage Snowflakes
Dec 11 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Krafty Kids: Decoupage Snowflakes @ Washington District Library - Main Library
Join Miss Morgan for some afternoon crafting fun! Ages: 5-12.
10:30 pm Homeschool Connections
Homeschool Connections
Dec 11 @ 10:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Homeschool Connections @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch
Join us for a morning of sharing ideas, crafting, having fun and making connections with other homeschooling families every 2nd Monday.  This month we will be doing Christmas themed crafts & games. All ages are welcome.  
Dec
12
Tue
2:00 pm Cozy Mystery Book Club
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cozy Mystery Book Club @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for a discussion of that month’s book pick.  December:  How the Finch Stole Christmas by Donna Andrews. Ages 18+.
6:00 pm Anime
Anime
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Anime @ Washington District Library - Main Library
Meet other fans of anime and manga, watch anime, and eat ramen. Grades: 6 – 12.
6:30 pm Santa Storytime & Songs
Santa Storytime & Songs
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Santa Storytime & Songs @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch
Bring the whole family out for some stories with Santa followed by Music & More with Miss Tracy! All ages are welcome.
Dec
13
Wed
4:00 pm Ornament Extravaganza
Ornament Extravaganza
Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ornament Extravaganza @ Washington District Library- Main Library
Come to the library to make some ornaments for your holiday tree! Intended for ages: 5-12. Registration Required. Call (309)444-2241 to register.
10:30 pm Coffee and Company
Coffee and Company
Dec 13 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Coffee and Company @ Washington District Library-Sunnyland Branch
Have you been feeling isolated? Are you interested in getting out of the house and getting social? Join us to meet new faces and make social connections! Donuts & drinks provided. Ages: 18+.
Dec
14
Thu
9:30 am Babytime
Babytime
Dec 14 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Babytime @ Washington District Library- Main Library
Spend time with your Baby Bounce friends while you get to play with shakers, bells, and all of our other class favorites! November 30 – January 18 Ages: 0-2.
6:30 pm Tween Thursdays: Ugly Christmas ...
Tween Thursdays: Ugly Christmas ...
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Tween Thursdays: Ugly Christmas Sweaters @ Washington District Library- Main Library
Join Miss Cassie every week for a variety of events & activities. Get in the holiday spirit by decorating a clothing item for the upcoming holidays. You bring the item and we will provide all the supplies needed to jazz it up! Ages: 9-14. Registration Required. Call (309)444-2241 to register.
6:30 pm WDL Book Club
WDL Book Club
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
WDL Book Club @ Washington District Library- Main Library
Join us on the second Thursday of the month to discuss books from all genres. Snacks & drinks provided. December book choice: A Christmas Candy Killing (Christina Romeril) Ages: 18+.